West Virginia whitewater - Gauley River, Webster County

Webster county, Confluence with Turkey Fork to Bolair section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     8.3 miles
  This stretch of Gauley River in West Virginia is 8.3 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Gauley River. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The beautiful scenery of Webster County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the
    stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Confluence with Turkey
Fork to Bolair stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summertime months at Gauley River temperatures are frequently in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Gauley River.
All the water falling down from the sky
 
makes Gauley River a wet place; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. There is a wonderful hiking trail in the neighborhood of Gauley River called the Twin Branch Trail, and nearby you discover the Turkey Mountain Trail which is a perfect hiking trail.

Gauley River, Confluence with Turkey Fork to Bolair road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 8.3 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.42166
Longitude: -80.36028

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.43861
Longitude: -80.43917

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Current weather conditions at Gauley River, West Virginia
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Local climate location: GASSAWAY 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clarksburg, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Gauley River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Gauley River.
 Whitewater Near Gauley River:
Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County , 4 miles away, Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Big Sycamore to Webster Springs)
Elk River, Webster County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 11.6 miles long (Bergoo to Webster Springs)
Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Three Forks of Williams to Gauley River)
Gauley River, Webster County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bolair to Donaldson)
Elk River, Randolph/Webster County , 6 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 11.8 miles long (Elk Springs to Bergoo)
Grassy Creek, Webster County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana)
Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore)
Elk River, Webster County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 17.3 miles long (Webster Springs to CR7)
Gauley River, Webster County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Confluence with South Fork to confluence with Turkey Fork)
Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 11 miles long (Tea Creek to Three Forks of Williams)
 Ski Areas Near Gauley River:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 29 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 44 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 67 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 74 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 77 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 94 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 104 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 114 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 115 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 115 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Gauley River:
Sutton - Days Inn Flatwoods, Sutton , 23 miles away
Gassaway, Gassaway , 27 miles away
Stonewall Resort, Roanoke , 29 miles away
Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 31 miles away
Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gauley River:
Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 6 miles away
Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 10 miles away
Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Gauley River:
Twin Branch Trail, Webster County , 4 miles away
Turkey Mountain Trail, Webster County , 4 miles away
Little Fork Trail, Webster County , 6 miles away
Lick Branch Trail, Webster County , 7 miles away
Snakeden Trail, Webster County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Gauley River:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 60 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 60 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Gauley River:
Mountain View Golf Course, Webster Springs , 4 miles away

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